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	The Phoenix Directive
	Rank:	Field Officer
	Identity
	Real Name:	Jackson Eli Patriot
	Known Aliases:	Jackson Shackler, Vox Resistance
	Age:	32 – D.O.B. 13.7.1981
	Citizenship:	USA
	Birthplace:	Red Creek, Mississippi (Earth 714)
	Residence:	Unknown
	Occupation:	Freelance Soldier, Anti-Metahuman Response Operative
	Legal Status:	Registered Hero
	Marital Status:	Unmarried
	Known Relatives:	Son: James William Patriot, Mother: Rebecca Patriot, Father: James Patriot/Soldier-One (DECEASED), Grandfather: Albrecht Shackler (Former SS- DECEASED), Adoptive Grandfather: William Redwind/Apache Bill (MIA)

Summary Profile:

indentationArmiger, real name Jackson Eli Patriot (there's a reason for the name). Former USMC Force Recon. Freelance Soldier, heavily cybernetically augmented on a genetic level. Speaks with a rough, deep voice with a southern drawl.

Bred and raised for one purpose- to be the template for the next generation anti-metahuman super soldier. A fact he's only recently come to discover, and it doesn't sit well with him. In the past he's been brainwashed into near-mindless loyalty, used as a wetworks operative, and altered on a genetic level to become a cybernetic killing machine. All things considered, he's got a right to be a little hostile.

Psychological Profile:

indentationInvestigation into the background of a ‘Jackson Eli Patriot’ has yielded absolutely no record prior to 2010. Despite his claims of serving in the United States Marine Corps, the Department of Defense has no record of him serving. His hometown of Red Creek, Mississippi holds no records of his attendance in high school, no voting registration, no police record, no medical record in the local hospital. The name of his father yielded no results, though his mother’s maiden name did reveal that the CIA held a record on her- though it was sealed and requests for the information were declined immediately.

He does not exist. He is a liar. Or so we hope.

While in custody, he made claims that he was from ‘another Earth’. Repeatedly, he stated that he has no recollection of anything from the last decade- even when interrogators questioned him about the last decade in ‘another Earth’, he maintains his current statement with no changes. Polygraph test indicates that he did not fabricate this story- however, this means he is either able to counter the polygraph or he actually believes his story.

Of course, it is easy to assume that he is delusional and in need of some form of psychiatric care. The agents tasked to this case seemed to believe so as well. However, that leaves us with two issues:

First and foremost, the nature of his cybernetics is like nothing we’ve seen. No indication of a manufacturer, no functional similarities to any existing design. His own genetic code seems to be altered and augmented- which is baffling, to say the least. It appears as if he was augmented to ‘disguise’ his enhancement. The exoskeletal structure is capable of ‘folding’ and allowing him to pass as a ‘normal’ person to a degree. Research shows that the cybernetic system is capable of adapting and regenerating, though to what degree remains uncertain. We were unable to continue our research, regretfully- as the data we retained was erased shortly afterward. The cause is still under investigation, and we will notify you if the data can be recovered. However, it has come to our attention that due to the degree of the augmentation; this no longer constitutes ‘technology’, but rather ‘physiology’ despite being inorganic in nature. Therefore, without his consent we will be unable to conduct further research.

The second issue is of equal concern. Per your suggestion, we tried to probe him psionically. The agent immediately noted some degree of psychological ‘scarring’. There were memories of the last decade imbedded into his subconscious, though most of these were merely ‘fragments’. The last conscious memory was confirmed to be somewhere in Afghanistan based on the Psionic Agent’s description and our analyst’s research. It could be possible that this memory was planted, but the detail was quite vivid beyond what we’ve seen before. If this alone isn’t enough to give you some pause, then you must realize that upon immediate psionic probing past the initial reading of surface thoughts- Mr. Patriot declared that he was acutely aware of the Psionic Agent’s probe and consented to the process. This is extraordinarily rare, and often seen in operatives trained to resist this process.

The only option is to record his statement and release him.

Combat Capabilities:

indentationArmiger has no ‘natural’ superhuman or supernatural powers. His capabilities are derived from his natural talents, trained skills, and cybernetic augmentation.

‘Rapture’ Cybersystem-

‘Jericho’ exoskeleton:' A resilient armored sheath over Armiger’s body. Like all of his augmentations, it contains no metal in its construction. The material is unidentified as of yet, but resembles a carbon polymer metamaterial- it is rigid to a degree at certain external points, though the underlayer is very flexible. It is capable of sustaining a heavy degree of punishment. While it is capable of dispersing kinetic energy and thermal throughout the body and away from the impact point, it is capable of being pierced. It is highly resistant to temperature extremes and capable of functioning at any known environment on earth. It is shielded from EMP and resistant to corrosive materials. It is best described as ‘weightless’, as it is incorporated into Jackson’s natural physical body at all times- therefore his weight is always 190 pounds, despite the exoskeleton’s presence or absence.

‘Solomon’ neural augmentation system: Essentially two devices in one- a virtual library of combat statistics from various sources, as well as a tactical analysis system; this augmentation gives Armiger the ability to analyze his opponents and identify their superhuman and supernatural capabilities based on factors, using a combination of data gathered from everything ranging from posture and body composition, multiple thermal and frequency readings, to subtle gestures. The data is matched against a library of known superhuman and supernatural abilities as well as accessible databases. The result is an unrefined analysis of a potential opponent’s capabilities to give him an edge in combat against metahumans.

‘Samson’ muscular/skeletal augmentation:' A fully-converted muscular and skeletal system made of highly advanced polymers designed to make Armiger faster, stronger, and tougher. He is capable of lifting and throwing the engine of a semi-truck at least 15 yards, leaping at least three stories in height and 50 yards in distance, and running up to 40 Miles Per Hour. Combined with the Jericho exoskeleton, Armiger is capable of withstanding a degree of even superhuman pummeling. This augmentation has placed him on equal footing with most superhumans in combat- though due to his preference for weaponry, many superhumans are unaware of this capability.

‘Gabriel’ reflex system:' Capable of carrying messages from the brain to his extremities nearly ten times faster than a human nervous system, this augmentation lends to Jackson’s combat abilities in a multitude of ways- and also making it appear as if he has a mild ‘precognition’ when his reaction time to incoming attacks is observed by others.

‘David’ target/scanning system:' Linked directly to his optical implants, this system provides clear visibility of the combat environment. It is capable of thermal, low-light, nightvision, density scan, and various other visibility settings. It also features a rangefinder and targeting system that calculates windage and elevation instantly and compensates for any environmental variables. It is capable of calculating the trajectory and impact of most firearms after 3-5 shots and identifying the possible spread of automatic or sustained fire instantly.

‘Judah’ neural balancer/enhancer: By soothing or stimulating parts of the brain to target fear, anger, tranquility, or even extasy and addiction; this augmentation gives Armiger the ability to place himself in a calm and collected state in the heat of battle… or drive himself into a homicidal berserker bloodlust.

Armiger is a highly-skilled combatant in many disciplines. He is an expert marksman, and exceptionally skilled in a firefight. With melee weapons, he is no less formidable and is trained to use anything from knives to single-handed blade weapons. He is a skilled with a bow and thrown weapons such as knives and tomahawks. In unarmed combat, he is highly proficient in Krav Maga, Muay Thai, MCMAP, and street brawling. He is a cunning tactician capable of making decisions on the fly and improvising to a frightening degree.

While Armiger has no recollection of the time between his near-death and his return to consciousness in Millennium City- he does retain a sort of ‘fragmented’ memory involving his conflicts with superhumans that may be triggered by data contained in his neural augmentation. Because of this, he is quite skilled at out-thinking and planning attack strategies at various superhuman and supernatural beings.

Outside combat, he is a very skilled mechanic and machinist- and not only modifies his weapons and equipment, but restores and rebuilds older-model vehicles as a hobby. He is quite talented at reverse-engineering sophisticated technology and possesses knowledge of chemistry equivalent to that of a master’s degree. Most devices used by Armiger outside his cybernetics are modified versions or replicas of stolen and confiscated technology. He is also surprisingly skilled as a cook, despite his minimal nutritional requirements and specializes in southern-style cuisine.

Brief History:

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Armiger's first appearance in Millennium City was October 12, 2010. After targeting several low-profile superhuman criminals, his use of lethal force caused some degree of concern in the local police department. All crime scenes indicated that the force had been escalated, and that the targets had resisted violently. The nature of these incidents forced law enforcement authorities to move first to attempt to head Armiger off. Armiger was found at once scene, apparently awaiting apprehension. He allowed himself to be taken into PRIMUS custody.

Known Associations:

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Miscellaneous Notes:

indentationFortunately for almost everyone, Jackson is known to have a sense of humor. He often jokes in ways that make him seem unintelligent, though this may be a ruse to hide his true intellectual strength. He often resorts to the simplest solution to a problem, though this is hardly a sign of stupidity- but rather of efficiency and resourcefulness.

Jackson’s years from the age of 20 to 29 were spent in a stasis, only being unleashed to strike down a metahuman threat. Holding no real memories or experiencing no life during these years leaves Jackson’s personality a bit awkward at times- with some of the enthusiastic youth and calm adult within him struggling on occasion. His taste in music is a reflection of the years he was alive… and some years before. Being from another reality; he often references movies, shows, events, and characters that persons around him may not understand.

If asked a question, Jackson often answers bluntly and with a ‘no-bull’ manner. He has difficulty lying to others, except when done to preserve the safety and security of another. He has no tolerance whatsoever for ‘bullies’ or the abuse of power, especially when dealing with superhumans and supernaturals. It has often been stated that he is ‘anti-metahuman’… though he seems to be more concerned with ‘equality’ of all persons- to include AI, Aliens, superhumans, humans, and even the undead sentients and supernatural beings. He is often heard stating that ‘everyone deserves a fair shake, until they shake it wrong’.

He is pragmatic, and maintains no personal code against taking a life- if the deed is justified in a combat situation. He would rather a thief return something stolen and apologize, an addict seek medical help in a rehabilitation clinic, and other ‘minor non-violent criminals’ simply repay their debt to society and seek a better path. Murderers, rapists, terrorists, and those who harm children or animals can expect absolutely no compassion from him.

Public Opinion:

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indentation"Amatuers talk about weapon systems and kit, professionals talk about training and logistics and mental preparedness. And then there's Jackson; who talks about tits, beer, and ribs." -Adam Fairfield